Tissue Recovery Manager

DCI Donor Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 184 hours of PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

403(b) plan with matching contribution

Wellness Program

Supplemental insurance benefits

Job summary

A leading organization in tissue donation is seeking a Tissue Recovery Manager in Nashville, TN, to provide daily supervision of tissue recovery operations. This role involves coordinating with medical staff and overseeing the tissue donation process. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in tissue banking, including supervision. Competitive compensation of $110,000.00–$120,000.00 annually with benefits including PTO and insurance options.

Qualifications

• 4 years of tissue banking experience including employee supervision.
• AATB Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the tissue donation process with hospitals and funeral homes.
• Safely recovers human tissue for transplant.
• Provides feedback on employee performance and participates in evaluations.
• Ensures quality recovery practices are followed.
• Participates in Supervisor On Call (SOC) duties and ensures medical eligibility.

Skills

Tissue banking

Supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives! Our mission at TDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work. We are looking for a Tissue Recovery Manager to provide daily supervision and support to the Tissue Recovery operations and make donation become a reality. The manager will lead daily workflows, assist with training initiatives, and coordinate with senior leadership to maximize the potential for donation opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience with tissue recovery and/or banking.

Company Overview And Mission

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities. DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life. With the help of our employee‑led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key Responsibilities This Position Will Perform Include

• Coordinates the tissue donation process, including referrals, procurement, shipping, and storage of tissue, while maintaining a positive, professional relationship with hospitals, funeral homes, and medical examiner staff.
• Safely recovers human tissue for transplant.
• Responsible for on‑site training and the maintenance of training files and documentation.
• Provides feedback on employee performance and participates in the evaluation process as needed.
• Ensures that quality recovery practices are employed, and that policies, procedures, and local protocols are adhered to.
• Ensures tissue charts are completed and forwarded to Quality Teams in a timely and accurate manner. Participates in the quality assurance process for review of donor charts and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Participates in Supervisor On Call (SOC) duties, including screening of donor referrals and consented donors to ensure medical and regulatory eligibility.
• Obtains release for donation from Coroner/Medical Examiner staff.
• Extensive travel and on‑call duties are required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 4 years of tissue banking including employee supervision required.
• AATB Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) and/or EBAA Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and PowerPoint is required.

We Offer a Competitive Compensation Package Including

• Up to 184 hours (23, 8‑hour days) of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours (9, 8‑hour days) of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short‑term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• New employees must have their first dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.

You will receive a confirmation e‑mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e‑mail. Please note – you must complete the video screening within 48 hours from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.

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